Chris Hackley

I made it into consulting from an unusual starting point, and I help candidates do the same. I hold a PhD in Biological Sciences from NYU, founded and led two gene-editing biotech companies, and advised early-stage biotechs on fundraising and market positioning before starting my MBA at NYU Stern. This summer I was a Summer Associate at McKinsey & Company, working in life sciences, and received a return offer. I also lead behavioral interview preparation for first-year MBA consulting recruiting at my school. I coach the full recruiting process: case interviews, fit and behavioral answers, and resumes. In case practice, I focus on structuring, hypothesis-driven problem solving, clear math and a crisp recommendation, with detailed feedback after every case. I'm especially helpful for PhDs, scientists and healthcare professionals moving into strategy consulting, and for candidates targeting life sciences and healthcare practices, where I can run industry-specific cases. For non-traditional candidates, I also help build a one-page resume and a credible "why consulting" story.